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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 70.99 and 32.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 70.99 and 32.18 is: 48.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 70.99 = 32.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/70.99 = 32.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 70.99 × 32.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 2,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.46/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.17

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