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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 69.47 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 69.47 and 44.28 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 69.47 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/69.47 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 69.47 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 3,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075.91/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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