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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 64.35 and 27.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 64.35 and 27.23 is: 37.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 64.35 = 27.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/64.35 = 27.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 64.35 × 27.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 1,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.93/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.58

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