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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 69.31 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 69.31 and 44.77 is: 66.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 69.31 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/69.31 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 69.31 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 3,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102.78/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.71

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