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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 69.24 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 69.24 and 21.81 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 69.24 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/69.24 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 69.24 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 1,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510.12/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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