Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 69.83 and 44.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46.84, 69.83 and 44.14 is: 65.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46.84 : 69.83 = 44.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46.84/69.83 = 44.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46.84x = 69.83 × 44.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46.84x = 3,082.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,082.30/46.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65.80
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