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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 70.13 and 32.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 70.13 and 32.37 is: 48.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 70.13 = 32.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/70.13 = 32.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 70.13 × 32.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 2,269.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269.95/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.46

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