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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.26, 69.31 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.26, 69.31 and 22.16 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.26 : 69.31 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.26/69.31 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.26x = 69.31 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.26x = 1,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535.91/46.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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