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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.34, 63.92 and 27.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.34, 63.92 and 27.91 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.34 : 63.92 = 27.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.34/63.92 = 27.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.34x = 63.92 × 27.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.34x = 1,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.01/46.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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