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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 63.63 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 63.63 and 43.88 is: 60.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 63.63 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/63.63 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 63.63 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 2,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791.77/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.64

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