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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 64.56 and 32.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 64.56 and 32.26 is: 44.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 64.56 = 32.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/64.56 = 32.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 64.56 × 32.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 2,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082.71/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.52

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