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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.78, 65.96 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.78, 65.96 and 33.26 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.78 : 65.96 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.78/65.96 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.78x = 65.96 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.78x = 2,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.83/47.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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