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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 64.53 and 26.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 64.53 and 26.03 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 64.53 = 26.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/64.53 = 26.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 64.53 × 26.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 1,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.72/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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