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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 69.92 and 22.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 69.92 and 22.25 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 69.92 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/69.92 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 69.92 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 1,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556.12/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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