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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.48, 64.16 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.48, 64.16 and 27.08 is: 37.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.48 : 64.16 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.48/64.16 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.48x = 64.16 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.48x = 1,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737.45/46.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.38

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