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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.13, 65.05 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.13, 65.05 and 32.60 is: 45.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.13 : 65.05 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.13/65.05 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.13x = 65.05 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.13x = 2,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120.89/47.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.00

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