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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.61, 64.31 and 27.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.61, 64.31 and 27.93 is: 38.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.61 : 64.31 = 27.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.61/64.31 = 27.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.61x = 64.31 × 27.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.61x = 1,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.18/46.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.54

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