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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.83, 66.03 and 33.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.83, 66.03 and 33.25 is: 45.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.83 : 66.03 = 33.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.83/66.03 = 33.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.83x = 66.03 × 33.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.83x = 2,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195.33/47.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.90

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