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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 69.68 and 31.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 69.68 and 31.32 is: 46.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 69.68 = 31.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/69.68 = 31.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 69.68 × 31.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 2,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182.38/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.87

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