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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 69.35 and 44.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 69.35 and 44.05 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 69.35 = 44.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/69.35 = 44.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 69.35 × 44.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 3,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054.87/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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