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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 70.40 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 70.40 and 44.55 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 70.40 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/70.40 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 70.40 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 3,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136.43/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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