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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 69.05 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 69.05 and 21.66 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 69.05 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/69.05 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 69.05 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 1,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495.62/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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