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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 63.72 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 63.72 and 26.78 is: 36.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 63.72 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/63.72 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 63.72 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 1,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706.10/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.95

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