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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.31, 69.34 and 25.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.31, 69.34 and 25.91 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.31 : 69.34 = 25.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.31/69.34 = 25.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.31x = 69.34 × 25.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.31x = 1,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.71/46.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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