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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.72, 70.03 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.72, 70.03 and 22.67 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.72 : 70.03 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.72/70.03 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.72x = 70.03 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.72x = 1,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.58/46.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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