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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 69.98 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 69.98 and 19.25 is: 28.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 69.98 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/69.98 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 69.98 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 1,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.12/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.86

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