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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.72, 65.86 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.72, 65.86 and 33.88 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.72 : 65.86 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.72/65.86 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.72x = 65.86 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.72x = 2,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231.34/47.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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