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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 64.40 and 25.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 64.40 and 25.94 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 64.40 = 25.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/64.40 = 25.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 64.40 × 25.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 1,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.82/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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