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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.20, 46.75 and 32.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.20, 46.75 and 32.20 is: 46.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.20 : 46.75 = 32.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.20/46.75 = 32.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.20x = 46.75 × 32.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.20x = 1,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.35/32.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.75

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