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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.25, 69.42 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.25, 69.42 and 24.92 is: 37.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.25 : 69.42 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.25/69.42 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.25x = 69.42 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.25x = 1,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.95/46.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.40

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