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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.74, 65.88 and 33.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.74, 65.88 and 33.92 is: 46.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.74 : 65.88 = 33.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.74/65.88 = 33.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.74x = 65.88 × 33.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.74x = 2,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234.65/47.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.81

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