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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 71.02 and 32.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 71.02 and 32.14 is: 48.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 71.02 = 32.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/71.02 = 32.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 71.02 × 32.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 2,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282.58/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.20

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