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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 64.63 and 27.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 64.63 and 27.42 is: 37.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 64.63 = 27.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/64.63 = 27.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 64.63 × 27.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 1,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.31/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.85

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