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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.70, 64.42 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.70, 64.42 and 27.28 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.70 : 64.42 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.70/64.42 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.70x = 64.42 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.70x = 1,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757.38/46.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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