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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 64.37 and 27.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 64.37 and 27.97 is: 38.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 64.37 = 27.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/64.37 = 27.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 64.37 × 27.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 1,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.47/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.60

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