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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 64.57 and 27.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 64.57 and 27.39 is: 37.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 64.57 = 27.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/64.57 = 27.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 64.57 × 27.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 1,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.57/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.81

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