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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.10, 68.82 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.10, 68.82 and 44.82 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.10 : 68.82 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.10/68.82 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.10x = 68.82 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.10x = 3,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084.40/46.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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