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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 70.37 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 70.37 and 25.30 is: 37.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 70.37 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/70.37 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 70.37 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 1,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780.36/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.93

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