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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 64.04 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 64.04 and 26.74 is: 36.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 64.04 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/64.04 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 64.04 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 1,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712.34/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.90

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