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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 70.48 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 70.48 and 25.33 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 70.48 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/70.48 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 70.48 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 1,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.91/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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