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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 69.36 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 69.36 and 23.40 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 69.36 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/69.36 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 69.36 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 1,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622.89/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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