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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 66.12 and 32.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 66.12 and 32.16 is: 44.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 66.12 = 32.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/66.12 = 32.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 66.12 × 32.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126.42/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.36

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