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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 69.87 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 69.87 and 46.32 is: 69.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 69.87 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/69.87 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 69.87 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 3,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236.38/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.11

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