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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.30, 63.89 and 27.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.30, 63.89 and 27.87 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.30 : 63.89 = 27.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.30/63.89 = 27.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.30x = 63.89 × 27.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.30x = 1,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780.16/46.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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