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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 70.01 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 70.01 and 22.61 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 70.01 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/70.01 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 70.01 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 1,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582.93/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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