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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 65.82 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 65.82 and 32.96 is: 45.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 65.82 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/65.82 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 65.82 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 2,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169.43/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.48

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