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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.72, 64.14 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.72, 64.14 and 44 is: 60.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.72 : 64.14 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.72/64.14 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.72x = 64.14 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.72x = 2,822.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822.16/46.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.41

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