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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.30, 63.88 and 27.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.30, 63.88 and 27.89 is: 38.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.30 : 63.88 = 27.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.30/63.88 = 27.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.30x = 63.88 × 27.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.30x = 1,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.29/46.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.47

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