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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.75, 48.72 and 32.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.75, 48.72 and 32.15 is: 47.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.75 : 48.72 = 32.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.75/48.72 = 32.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.75x = 48.72 × 32.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.75x = 1,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.10/32.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.83

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