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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 69.50 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 69.50 and 44.46 is: 66.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 69.50 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/69.50 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 69.50 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 3,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090.08/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.28

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