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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.47, 69.62 and 27.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.47, 69.62 and 27.17 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.47 : 69.62 = 27.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.47/69.62 = 27.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.47x = 69.62 × 27.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.47x = 1,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.44/46.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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