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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 63.54 and 25.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 63.54 and 25.32 is: 34.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 63.54 = 25.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/63.54 = 25.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 63.54 × 25.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 1,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.06/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.95

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