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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69, 103.73 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69, 103.73 and 46.22 is: 69.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69 : 103.73 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69/103.73 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69x = 103.73 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69x = 4,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794.40/69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.48

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