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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 68.75 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 68.75 and 44.32 is: 65.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 68.75 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/68.75 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 68.75 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 3,047
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.98

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