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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 69.66 and 32.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 69.66 and 32.03 is: 47.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 69.66 = 32.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/69.66 = 32.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 69.66 × 32.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231.12/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.94

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