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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 69.36 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 69.36 and 22.17 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 69.36 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/69.36 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 69.36 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 1,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.89/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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