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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46, 68.94 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46, 68.94 and 25.72 is: 38.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46 : 68.94 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46/68.94 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46x = 68.94 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46x = 1,773.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.14/46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.55

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