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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.13, 63.65 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.13, 63.65 and 26.72 is: 36.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.13 : 63.65 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.13/63.65 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.13x = 63.65 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.13x = 1,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.95/46.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.88

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