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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.57, 64.23 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.57, 64.23 and 34.32 is: 47.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.57 : 64.23 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.57/64.23 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.57x = 64.23 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.57x = 2,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204.20/46.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.33

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