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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 64.64 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 64.64 and 26.12 is: 36.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 64.64 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/64.64 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 64.64 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 1,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.24/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.04

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