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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 48.71 and 32.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 48.71 and 32.06 is: 47.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 48.71 = 32.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/48.71 = 32.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 48.71 × 32.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 1,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.84/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.81

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