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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.69, 69.87 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.69, 69.87 and 44.09 is: 65.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 69.87 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/69.87 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 69.87 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 3,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080.00/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.97

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