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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 63.87 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 63.87 and 44.01 is: 60.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 63.87 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/63.87 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 63.87 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 2,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.92/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.80

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