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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 63.79 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 63.79 and 26.82 is: 37.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 63.79 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/63.79 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 63.79 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 1,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710.85/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.01

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