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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.13, 69.22 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.13, 69.22 and 17.63 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.13 : 69.22 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.13/69.22 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.13x = 69.22 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.13x = 1,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.35/46.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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