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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.57, 69.78 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.57, 69.78 and 27.26 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.57 : 69.78 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.57/69.78 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.57x = 69.78 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.57x = 1,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902.01/46.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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