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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.49, 70.13 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.49, 70.13 and 44.06 is: 66.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.49 : 70.13 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.49/70.13 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.49x = 70.13 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.49x = 3,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089.69/46.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.47

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