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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.87, 64.60 and 32.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.87, 64.60 and 32.97 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.87 : 64.60 = 32.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.87/64.60 = 32.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.87x = 64.60 × 32.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.87x = 2,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129.86/46.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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