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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.60, 69.92 and 32.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.60, 69.92 and 32.16 is: 48.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.60 : 69.92 = 32.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.60/69.92 = 32.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.60x = 69.92 × 32.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.60x = 2,248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248.63/46.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.25

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