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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 63.75 and 26.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 63.75 and 26.77 is: 36.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 63.75 = 26.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/63.75 = 26.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 63.75 × 26.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 1,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706.59/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.96

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