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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.76 and 32.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.76 and 32.66 is: 48.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.76 = 32.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.76 = 32.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.76 × 32.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 2,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343.68/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.99

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