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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.42, 69.63 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.42, 69.63 and 44.14 is: 66.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.42 : 69.63 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.42/69.63 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.42x = 69.63 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.42x = 3,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073.47/46.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.21

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