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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 65.27 and 32.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 65.27 and 32.75 is: 45.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 65.27 = 32.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/65.27 = 32.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 65.27 × 32.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 2,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137.35/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.18

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