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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.97, 64.82 and 27.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.97, 64.82 and 27.57 is: 38.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 64.82 = 27.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/64.82 = 27.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 64.82 × 27.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 1,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787.16/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.05

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