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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.80, 70.52 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.80, 70.52 and 44.82 is: 67.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.80 : 70.52 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.80/70.52 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.80x = 70.52 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.80x = 3,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160.48/46.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.53

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