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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 70.20 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 70.20 and 44.90 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 70.20 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/70.20 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 70.20 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 3,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151.76/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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