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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 70 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 70 and 16.22 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 70 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/70 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 70 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 1,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135.40/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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