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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.80, 71.62 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.80, 71.62 and 33.52 is: 50.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.80 : 71.62 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.80/71.62 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.80x = 71.62 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.80x = 2,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400.70/47.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.22

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