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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.57, 69.79 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.57, 69.79 and 22.47 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.57 : 69.79 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.57/69.79 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.57x = 69.79 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.57x = 1,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568.18/46.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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