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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.66, 70.04 and 22.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.66, 70.04 and 22.66 is: 34.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.66 : 70.04 = 22.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.66/70.04 = 22.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.66x = 70.04 × 22.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.66x = 1,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.11/46.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.01

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