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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 70.27 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 70.27 and 22.82 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 70.27 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/70.27 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 70.27 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 1,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603.15/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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