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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 65.72 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 65.72 and 32.11 is: 44.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 65.72 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/65.72 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 65.72 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 2,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110.11/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.30

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