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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 63.48 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 63.48 and 46.44 is: 63.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 63.48 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/63.48 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 63.48 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 2,948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948.01/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.48

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