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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.99, 70.53 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.99, 70.53 and 22.96 is: 34.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.99 : 70.53 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.99/70.53 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.99x = 70.53 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.99x = 1,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619.37/46.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.46

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