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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 69.32 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 69.32 and 22.19 is: 33.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 69.32 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/69.32 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 69.32 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 1,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.75/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.26

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