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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 64.38 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 64.38 and 32.13 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 64.38 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/64.38 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 64.38 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.53/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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