Convert 46 cm into meters. There are 100 cm in one meter, so divide 46 by 100 to find how many meters are in 46 cm.
46/100 = .46
Subtract 3m - 1m = 2m.
Now subtract 25m - .46m = 24.54m.
Add 2 + 24.54 = 26.54.
The piece of string Miguel cut off is 26.54 meters.