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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.28, 69.46 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.28, 69.46 and 22.24 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.28 : 69.46 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.28/69.46 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.28x = 69.46 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.28x = 1,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544.79/46.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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