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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 62.93 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 62.93 and 44.34 is: 60.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 62.93 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/62.93 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 62.93 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 2,790.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.09/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.63

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