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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 65.37 and 32.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 65.37 and 32.81 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 65.37 = 32.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/65.37 = 32.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 65.37 × 32.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 2,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144.46/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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