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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.31, 69.48 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.31, 69.48 and 14.25 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.31 : 69.48 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.31/69.48 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.31x = 69.48 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.31x = 990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.09/46.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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