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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.13, 69.21 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.13, 69.21 and 22.08 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.13 : 69.21 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.13/69.21 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.13x = 69.21 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.13x = 1,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528.16/46.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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