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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 63.86 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 63.86 and 44.84 is: 61.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 63.86 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/63.86 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 63.86 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 2,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863.42/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.51

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