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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 63.78 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 63.78 and 25.50 is: 35.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 63.78 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/63.78 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 63.78 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 1,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626.29/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.18

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