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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.39, 69.08 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.39, 69.08 and 44.42 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.39 : 69.08 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.39/69.08 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.39x = 69.08 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.39x = 3,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.47/46.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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