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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 64.46 and 32.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 64.46 and 32.09 is: 44.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 64.46 = 32.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/64.46 = 32.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 64.46 × 32.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.52/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.32

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