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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 69.81 and 22.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 69.81 and 22.49 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 69.81 = 22.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/69.81 = 22.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 69.81 × 22.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 1,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569.68/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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