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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.35, 69.42 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.35, 69.42 and 44.40 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.35 : 69.42 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.35/69.42 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.35x = 69.42 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.35x = 3,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082.25/46.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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