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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 69.82 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 69.82 and 40.25 is: 60.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 69.82 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/69.82 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 69.82 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 2,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.22/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.27

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