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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46, 68.96 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46, 68.96 and 20.32 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46 : 68.96 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46/68.96 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46x = 68.96 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46x = 1,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.27/46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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