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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 70.22 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 70.22 and 44.68 is: 67.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 70.22 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/70.22 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 70.22 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 3,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137.43/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.27

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