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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 69.84 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 69.84 and 12.32 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 69.84 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/69.84 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 69.84 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.31/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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