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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.87, 66.02 and 32.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.87, 66.02 and 32.32 is: 44.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.87 : 66.02 = 32.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.87/66.02 = 32.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.87x = 66.02 × 32.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.87x = 2,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.87/47.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.58

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