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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 63.94 and 26.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 63.94 and 26.92 is: 37.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 63.94 = 26.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/63.94 = 26.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 63.94 × 26.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 1,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.36/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.15

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