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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 64.28 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 64.28 and 32.05 is: 44.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 64.28 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/64.28 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 64.28 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 2,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.69/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.18

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