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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.99, 64.81 and 32.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.99, 64.81 and 32.41 is: 44.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.99 : 64.81 = 32.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.99/64.81 = 32.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.99x = 64.81 × 32.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.99x = 2,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100.49/46.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.70

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