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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 69.63 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 69.63 and 32.90 is: 49.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 69.63 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/69.63 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 69.63 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 2,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.83/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.37

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