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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 68.94 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 68.94 and 27.95 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 68.94 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/68.94 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 68.94 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 1,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.53/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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