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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.24, 69.35 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.24, 69.35 and 27.95 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.24 : 69.35 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.24/69.35 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.24x = 69.35 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.24x = 1,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.85/46.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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