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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.15, 63.78 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.15, 63.78 and 44.08 is: 60.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.15 : 63.78 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.15/63.78 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.15x = 63.78 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.15x = 2,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811.10/46.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.92

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