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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.24, 69.20 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.24, 69.20 and 44 is: 65.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.24 : 69.20 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.24/69.20 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.24x = 69.20 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.24x = 3,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.80/46.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.85

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