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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 64.90 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 64.90 and 44.55 is: 61.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 64.90 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/64.90 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 64.90 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 2,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891.18/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.81

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