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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.91, 64.70 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.91, 64.70 and 27.49 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.91 : 64.70 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.91/64.70 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.91x = 64.70 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.91x = 1,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.28/46.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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