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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.29, 64.08 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.29, 64.08 and 44.04 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.29 : 64.08 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.29/64.08 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.29x = 64.08 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.29x = 2,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822.08/46.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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