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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 64.36 and 39.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 64.36 and 39.76 is: 54.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 64.36 = 39.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/64.36 = 39.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 64.36 × 39.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558.95/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.83

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