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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 65.40 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 65.40 and 32.90 is: 45.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 65.40 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/65.40 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 65.40 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 2,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151.66/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.37

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