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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 63.55 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 63.55 and 26.38 is: 36.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 63.55 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/63.55 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 63.55 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 1,676.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.07/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.40

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