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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 69.51 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 69.51 and 32.90 is: 49.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 69.51 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/69.51 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 69.51 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 2,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286.53/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.14

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