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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.77, 71.61 and 32.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.77, 71.61 and 32.56 is: 48.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.77 : 71.61 = 32.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.77/71.61 = 32.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.77x = 71.61 × 32.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.77x = 2,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331.62/47.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.81

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