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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.96, 64.80 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.96, 64.80 and 27.28 is: 37.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.96 : 64.80 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.96/64.80 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.96x = 64.80 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.96x = 1,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767.74/46.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.64

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