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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 63.69 and 44.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 63.69 and 44.43 is: 61.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 63.69 = 44.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/63.69 = 44.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 63.69 × 44.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 2,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829.75/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.29

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