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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 63.58 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 63.58 and 44.50 is: 61.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 63.58 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/63.58 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 63.58 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 2,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829.31/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.48

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