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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 64.25 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 64.25 and 44.79 is: 62.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 64.25 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/64.25 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 64.25 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 2,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877.46/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.11

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