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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 70.35 and 22.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 70.35 and 22.86 is: 34.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 70.35 = 22.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/70.35 = 22.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 70.35 × 22.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 1,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608.20/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.27

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