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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.25, 63.79 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.25, 63.79 and 27.79 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.25 : 63.79 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.25/63.79 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.25x = 63.79 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.25x = 1,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.85/46.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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