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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 69.93 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 69.93 and 16.17 is: 24.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 69.93 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/69.93 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 69.93 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 1,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130.77/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.26

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