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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 64.79 and 27.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 64.79 and 27.55 is: 38.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 64.79 = 27.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/64.79 = 27.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 64.79 × 27.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 1,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.96/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.02

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