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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 70.34 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 70.34 and 14.83 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 70.34 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/70.34 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 70.34 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 1,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043.07/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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