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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 70.09 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 70.09 and 22.35 is: 33.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 70.09 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/70.09 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 70.09 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 1,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.72/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.50

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