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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 63.95 and 27.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 63.95 and 27.91 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 63.95 = 27.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/63.95 = 27.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 63.95 × 27.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 1,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.78/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

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