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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.15, 69.10 and 25.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.15, 69.10 and 25.53 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.15 : 69.10 = 25.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.15/69.10 = 25.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.15x = 69.10 × 25.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.15x = 1,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.12/46.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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