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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.48, 69.72 and 22.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.48, 69.72 and 22.42 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.48 : 69.72 = 22.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.48/69.72 = 22.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.48x = 69.72 × 22.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.48x = 1,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.12/46.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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