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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.27, 63.85 and 25.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.27, 63.85 and 25.54 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.27 : 63.85 = 25.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.27/63.85 = 25.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.27x = 63.85 × 25.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.27x = 1,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630.90/46.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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