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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.13, 69.21 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.13, 69.21 and 22.10 is: 33.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.13 : 69.21 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.13/69.21 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.13x = 69.21 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.13x = 1,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.19/46.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.15

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