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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 70.14 and 25.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 70.14 and 25.42 is: 38.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 70.14 = 25.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/70.14 = 25.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 70.14 × 25.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 1,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782.96/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.11

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