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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.99 and 32.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.99 and 32.70 is: 49.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.99 = 32.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.99 = 32.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.99 × 32.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 2,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353.91/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.08

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