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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 64.50 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 64.50 and 26.02 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 64.50 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/64.50 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 64.50 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 1,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678.02/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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