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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 65.98 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 65.98 and 32.05 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 65.98 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/65.98 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 65.98 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 2,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.78/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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