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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 66.06 and 32.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 66.06 and 32.35 is: 44.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 66.06 = 32.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/66.06 = 32.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 66.06 × 32.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 2,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137.04/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.62

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