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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 64.52 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 64.52 and 40.25 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 64.52 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/64.52 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 64.52 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 2,596.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596.61/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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