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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 69.72 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 69.72 and 22.40 is: 33.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 69.72 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/69.72 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 69.72 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 1,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.73/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.57

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