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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.34, 63.96 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.34, 63.96 and 26.94 is: 37.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.34 : 63.96 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.34/63.96 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.34x = 63.96 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.34x = 1,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723.08/46.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.18

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