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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.21, 63.50 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.21, 63.50 and 44.20 is: 60.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.21 : 63.50 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.21/63.50 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.21x = 63.50 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.21x = 2,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806.70/46.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.74

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