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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 68.94 and 44.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 68.94 and 44.36 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 68.94 = 44.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/68.94 = 44.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 68.94 × 44.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 3,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058.18/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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