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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 72.06 and 32.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 72.06 and 32.77 is: 49.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 72.06 = 32.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/72.06 = 32.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 72.06 × 32.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 2,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361.41/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.22

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