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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 63.64 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 63.64 and 44.44 is: 60.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 63.64 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/63.64 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 63.64 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 2,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828.16/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.74

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