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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.66, 69.99 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.66, 69.99 and 22.60 is: 33.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.66 : 69.99 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.66/69.99 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.66x = 69.99 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.66x = 1,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.60/46.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.90

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