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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.50, 71.20 and 32.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.50, 71.20 and 32.32 is: 48.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.50 : 71.20 = 32.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.50/71.20 = 32.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.50x = 71.20 × 32.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.50x = 2,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.18/47.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.45

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