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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.82, 64.58 and 27.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.82, 64.58 and 27.40 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.82 : 64.58 = 27.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.82/64.58 = 27.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.82x = 64.58 × 27.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.82x = 1,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769.49/46.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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