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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.87, 66.08 and 32.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.87, 66.08 and 32.12 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.87 : 66.08 = 32.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.87/66.08 = 32.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.87x = 66.08 × 32.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.87x = 2,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.33/47.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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