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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 63.96 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 63.96 and 44.88 is: 61.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 63.96 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/63.96 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 63.96 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 2,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870.52/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.81

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