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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 70.02 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 70.02 and 22.61 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 70.02 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/70.02 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 70.02 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 1,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582.80/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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