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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.00, 47.95 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.00, 47.95 and 13.94 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.00 : 47.95 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.00/47.95 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.00x = 47.95 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.00x = 668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.42/32.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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