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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 70.01 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 70.01 and 44.71 is: 67.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 70.01 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/70.01 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 70.01 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 3,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129.57/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.12

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