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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.15, 69.19 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.15, 69.19 and 22.12 is: 33.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.15 : 69.19 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.15/69.19 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.15x = 69.19 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.15x = 1,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.48/46.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.16

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