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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.20, 63.76 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.20, 63.76 and 25.48 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.20 : 63.76 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.20/63.76 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.20x = 63.76 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.20x = 1,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.60/46.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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