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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.40, 64.39 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.40, 64.39 and 44.44 is: 61.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.40 : 64.39 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.40/64.39 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.40x = 64.39 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.40x = 2,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861.49/46.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.67

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