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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.02, 47.97 and 24.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.02, 47.97 and 24.79 is: 37.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.02 : 47.97 = 24.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.02/47.97 = 24.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.02x = 47.97 × 24.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.02x = 1,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.20/32.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.14

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