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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 65.67 and 32.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 65.67 and 32.87 is: 45.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 65.67 = 32.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/65.67 = 32.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 65.67 × 32.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 2,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.61/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.33

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