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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.32, 69.60 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.32, 69.60 and 30.32 is: 45.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.32 : 69.60 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.32/69.60 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.32x = 69.60 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.32x = 2,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110.27/46.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.56

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