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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.32, 70.93 and 32.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.32, 70.93 and 32.14 is: 48.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.32 : 70.93 = 32.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.32/70.93 = 32.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.32x = 70.93 × 32.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.32x = 2,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279.69/47.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.18

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