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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.72, 65.82 and 33.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.72, 65.82 and 33.18 is: 45.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.72 : 65.82 = 33.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.72/65.82 = 33.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.72x = 65.82 × 33.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.72x = 2,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183.91/47.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.77

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