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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 68.99 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 68.99 and 25.76 is: 38.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 68.99 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/68.99 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 68.99 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 1,776.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776.85/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.57

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