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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.39, 64.07 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.39, 64.07 and 32.60 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.39 : 64.07 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.39/64.07 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.39x = 64.07 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.39x = 2,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088.68/46.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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