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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 70.02 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 70.02 and 25.04 is: 37.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 70.02 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/70.02 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 70.02 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 1,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753.55/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.52

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