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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 64.49 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 64.49 and 44.75 is: 61.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 64.49 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/64.49 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 64.49 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 2,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885.93/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.69

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