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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 70.05 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 70.05 and 44.22 is: 66.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 70.05 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/70.05 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 70.05 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 3,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097.61/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.40

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