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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 69.77 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 69.77 and 44.55 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 69.77 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/69.77 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 69.77 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 3,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108.03/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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