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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.39, 64.02 and 27.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.39, 64.02 and 27.97 is: 38.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.39 : 64.02 = 27.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.39/64.02 = 27.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.39x = 64.02 × 27.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.39x = 1,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790.64/46.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.60

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