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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 64.47 and 26.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 64.47 and 26.00 is: 35.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 64.47 = 26.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/64.47 = 26.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 64.47 × 26.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 1,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.43/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.88

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