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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 66.18 and 33.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 66.18 and 33.27 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 66.18 = 33.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/66.18 = 33.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 66.18 × 33.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201.59/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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