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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.10, 63.55 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.10, 63.55 and 44.11 is: 60.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.10 : 63.55 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.10/63.55 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.10x = 63.55 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.10x = 2,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803.33/46.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.81

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