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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.74, 65.90 and 32.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.74, 65.90 and 32.17 is: 44.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.74 : 65.90 = 32.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.74/65.90 = 32.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.74x = 65.90 × 32.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.74x = 2,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119.90/47.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.41

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