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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.70 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.70 and 32.68 is: 48.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.70 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.70 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.70 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 2,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343.16/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.93

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