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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 69.36 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 69.36 and 44.38 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 69.36 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/69.36 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 69.36 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 3,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078.24/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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