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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.43, 69.57 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.43, 69.57 and 44.39 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.43 : 69.57 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.43/69.57 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.43x = 69.57 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.43x = 3,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087.86/46.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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