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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 63.71 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 63.71 and 26.51 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 63.71 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/63.71 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 63.71 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 1,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.60/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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