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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 70.07 and 27.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 70.07 and 27.43 is: 41.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 70.07 = 27.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/70.07 = 27.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 70.07 × 27.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 1,922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922.02/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.21

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