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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.81, 71.62 and 32.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.81, 71.62 and 32.34 is: 48.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.81 : 71.62 = 32.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.81/71.62 = 32.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.81x = 71.62 × 32.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.81x = 2,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316.19/47.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.45

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