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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.85, 71.64 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.85, 71.64 and 32.55 is: 48.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.85 : 71.64 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.85/71.64 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.85x = 71.64 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.85x = 2,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331.88/47.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.73

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