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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 71.10 and 32.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 71.10 and 32.19 is: 48.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 71.10 = 32.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/71.10 = 32.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 71.10 × 32.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 2,288.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288.71/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.30

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