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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 69.93 and 16.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 69.93 and 16.19 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 69.93 = 16.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/69.93 = 16.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 69.93 × 16.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 1,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132.08/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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