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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.12, 63.64 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.12, 63.64 and 27.45 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.12 : 63.64 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.12/63.64 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.12x = 63.64 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.12x = 1,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746.85/46.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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