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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 69.27 and 25.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 69.27 and 25.95 is: 38.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 69.27 = 25.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/69.27 = 25.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 69.27 × 25.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 1,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.56/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.88

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