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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 69.94 and 25.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 69.94 and 25.32 is: 37.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 69.94 = 25.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/69.94 = 25.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 69.94 × 25.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 1,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.88/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.94

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