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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 68.98 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 68.98 and 44.33 is: 66.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 68.98 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/68.98 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 68.98 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 3,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058.11/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.42

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