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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 64.51 and 32.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 64.51 and 32.18 is: 44.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 64.51 = 32.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/64.51 = 32.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 64.51 × 32.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.01/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.39

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