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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 65.28 and 32.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 65.28 and 32.76 is: 45.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 65.28 = 32.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/65.28 = 32.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 65.28 × 32.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 2,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138.57/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.17

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