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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.31, 69.39 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.31, 69.39 and 22.28 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.31 : 69.39 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.31/69.39 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.31x = 69.39 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.31x = 1,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545.66/46.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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