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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 66.16 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 66.16 and 33.94 is: 46.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 66.16 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/66.16 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 66.16 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245.47/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.84

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