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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 70.08 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 70.08 and 44.96 is: 67.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 70.08 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/70.08 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 70.08 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 3,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150.80/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.38

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