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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.13, 64.98 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.13, 64.98 and 32.55 is: 44.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.13 : 64.98 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.13/64.98 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.13x = 64.98 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.13x = 2,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115.10/47.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.88

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