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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 64.41 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 64.41 and 27.27 is: 37.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 64.41 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/64.41 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 64.41 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 1,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756.46/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.64

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