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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 63.59 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 63.59 and 32.33 is: 44.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 63.59 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/63.59 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 63.59 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,055.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055.39/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.55

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