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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.96, 64.35 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.96, 64.35 and 46.32 is: 63.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.96 : 64.35 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.96/64.35 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.96x = 64.35 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.96x = 2,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980.69/46.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.47

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