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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 69.45 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 69.45 and 44.04 is: 66.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 69.45 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/69.45 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 69.45 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 3,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058.58/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.38

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