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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 69.30 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 69.30 and 22.14 is: 33.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 69.30 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/69.30 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 69.30 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 1,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.30/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.22

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