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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.81, 70.18 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.81, 70.18 and 22.75 is: 34.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.81 : 70.18 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.81/70.18 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.81x = 70.18 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.81x = 1,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596.60/46.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.11

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