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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 63.71 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 63.71 and 26.50 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 63.71 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/63.71 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 63.71 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 1,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.18/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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