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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.15, 68.77 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.15, 68.77 and 44.70 is: 66.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.15 : 68.77 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.15/68.77 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.15x = 68.77 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.15x = 3,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074.02/46.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.61

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