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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 63.52 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 63.52 and 25.30 is: 34.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 63.52 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/63.52 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 63.52 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 1,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607.43/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.92

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