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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.51, 65.54 and 32.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.51, 65.54 and 32.93 is: 45.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.51 : 65.54 = 32.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.51/65.54 = 32.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.51x = 65.54 × 32.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.51x = 2,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157.74/47.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.42

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