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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 66.17 and 32.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 66.17 and 32.40 is: 44.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 66.17 = 32.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/66.17 = 32.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 66.17 × 32.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 2,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143.81/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.76

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