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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.44, 71.17 and 32.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.44, 71.17 and 32.24 is: 48.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.44 : 71.17 = 32.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.44/71.17 = 32.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.44x = 71.17 × 32.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.44x = 2,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294.52/47.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.37

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