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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.47, 100.04 and 46.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.47, 100.04 and 46.25 is: 63.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.47 : 100.04 = 46.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.47/100.04 = 46.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.47x = 100.04 × 46.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.47x = 4,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626.49/72.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.84

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