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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.15, 63.68 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.15, 63.68 and 25.43 is: 35.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.15 : 63.68 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.15/63.68 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.15x = 63.68 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.15x = 1,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619.25/46.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.09

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