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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.72, 70.37 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.72, 70.37 and 40.44 is: 60.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.72 : 70.37 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.72/70.37 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.72x = 70.37 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.72x = 2,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845.76/46.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.91

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