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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.82, 64.61 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.82, 64.61 and 27.41 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.82 : 64.61 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.82/64.61 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.82x = 64.61 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.82x = 1,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.82/46.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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