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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 66.12 and 33.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 66.12 and 33.35 is: 46.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 66.12 = 33.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/66.12 = 33.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 66.12 × 33.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 2,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204.65/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.03

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