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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 70.01 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 70.01 and 22.63 is: 33.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 70.01 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/70.01 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 70.01 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 1,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.33/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.95

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