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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 64.24 and 32.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 64.24 and 32.04 is: 44.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 64.24 = 32.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/64.24 = 32.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 64.24 × 32.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 2,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.25/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.15

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