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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.80, 46.64 and 32.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.80, 46.64 and 32.80 is: 46.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.80 : 46.64 = 32.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.80/46.64 = 32.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.80x = 46.64 × 32.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.80x = 1,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.79/32.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.64

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