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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.85, 70.29 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.85, 70.29 and 22.77 is: 34.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.85 : 70.29 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.85/70.29 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.85x = 70.29 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.85x = 1,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.50/46.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.17

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