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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.51, 71.24 and 32.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.51, 71.24 and 32.31 is: 48.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.51 : 71.24 = 32.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.51/71.24 = 32.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.51x = 71.24 × 32.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.51x = 2,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.93/47.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.45

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