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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 69.72 and 32.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 69.72 and 32.12 is: 48.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 69.72 = 32.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/69.72 = 32.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 69.72 × 32.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 2,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239.06/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.12

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