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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.28, 69.21 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.28, 69.21 and 44.20 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.28 : 69.21 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.28/69.21 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.28x = 69.21 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.28x = 3,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.08/46.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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