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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 72 and 32.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 72 and 32.02 is: 48.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 72 = 32.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/72 = 32.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 72 × 32.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 2,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305.44/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.11

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