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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.42, 64.04 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.42, 64.04 and 27 is: 37.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.42 : 64.04 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.42/64.04 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.42x = 64.04 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.42x = 1,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728.95/46.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.25

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