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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 63.91 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 63.91 and 44.96 is: 61.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 63.91 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/63.91 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 63.91 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 2,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873.39/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.61

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