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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 66.12 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 66.12 and 33.19 is: 45.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 66.12 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/66.12 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 66.12 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 2,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194.19/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.80

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