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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.86, 64.63 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.86, 64.63 and 27.45 is: 37.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.86 : 64.63 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.86/64.63 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.86x = 64.63 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.86x = 1,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.09/46.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.86

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