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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 69.97 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 69.97 and 16.21 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 69.97 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/69.97 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 69.97 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 1,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.21/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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