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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.42, 64.06 and 25.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.42, 64.06 and 25.70 is: 35.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.42 : 64.06 = 25.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.42/64.06 = 25.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.42x = 64.06 × 25.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.42x = 1,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646.34/46.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.47

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