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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 64.74 and 32.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 64.74 and 32.38 is: 44.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 64.74 = 32.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/64.74 = 32.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 64.74 × 32.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 2,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096.28/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.66

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