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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.43, 69.68 and 22.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.43, 69.68 and 22.39 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.43 : 69.68 = 22.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.43/69.68 = 22.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.43x = 69.68 × 22.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.43x = 1,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560.14/46.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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