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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 69.98 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 69.98 and 14.16 is: 21.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 69.98 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/69.98 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 69.98 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.57/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.23

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