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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 70.20 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 70.20 and 25.47 is: 38.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 70.20 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/70.20 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 70.20 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 1,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787.99/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.13

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