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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 65.21 and 32.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 65.21 and 32.49 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 65.21 = 32.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/65.21 = 32.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 65.21 × 32.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 2,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.67/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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