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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 65.70 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 65.70 and 32.05 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 65.70 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/65.70 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 65.70 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 2,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105.69/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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