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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.32, 63.91 and 27.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.32, 63.91 and 27.65 is: 38.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.32 : 63.91 = 27.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.32/63.91 = 27.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.32x = 63.91 × 27.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.32x = 1,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766.95/46.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.15

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