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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.94, 66.13 and 32.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.94, 66.13 and 32.37 is: 44.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 66.13 = 32.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/66.13 = 32.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 66.13 × 32.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 2,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140.47/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.65

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