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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.80 and 32.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.80 and 32.40 is: 48.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.80 = 32.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.80 = 32.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.80 × 32.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 2,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326.36/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.63

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