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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 69.71 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 69.71 and 44.01 is: 65.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 69.71 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/69.71 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 69.71 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 3,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067.72/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.92

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