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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 64.60 and 32.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 64.60 and 32.30 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 64.60 = 32.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/64.60 = 32.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 64.60 × 32.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 2,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086.42/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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