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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 64.24 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 64.24 and 26.87 is: 37.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 64.24 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/64.24 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 64.24 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 1,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.13/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.08

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