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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.41, 69.49 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.41, 69.49 and 44.44 is: 66.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.41 : 69.49 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.41/69.49 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.41x = 69.49 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.41x = 3,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088.14/46.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.54

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