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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 65.65 and 32.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 65.65 and 32.01 is: 44.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 65.65 = 32.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/65.65 = 32.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 65.65 × 32.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 2,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101.38/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.18

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