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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.21, 63.77 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.21, 63.77 and 25.49 is: 35.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.21 : 63.77 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.21/63.77 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.21x = 63.77 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.21x = 1,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625.62/46.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.18

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