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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.47, 69.57 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.47, 69.57 and 44.76 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.47 : 69.57 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.47/69.57 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.47x = 69.57 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.47x = 3,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113.95/46.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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