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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 64.08 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 64.08 and 44.91 is: 62.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 64.08 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/64.08 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 64.08 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877.83/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.37

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