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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.72, 64.47 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.72, 64.47 and 27.32 is: 37.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.72 : 64.47 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.72/64.47 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.72x = 64.47 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.72x = 1,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.32/46.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.70

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