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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 70.14 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 70.14 and 25.10 is: 37.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 70.14 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/70.14 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 70.14 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 1,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760.69/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.64

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