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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 63.59 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 63.59 and 27.66 is: 38.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 63.59 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/63.59 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 63.59 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 1,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758.90/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.17

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