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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.61, 71.09 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.61, 71.09 and 32.28 is: 48.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.61 : 71.09 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.61/71.09 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.61x = 71.09 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.61x = 2,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294.62/47.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.20

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