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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 64.50 and 27.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 64.50 and 27.34 is: 37.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 64.50 = 27.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/64.50 = 27.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 64.50 × 27.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 1,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763.43/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.73

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