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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 69.89 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 69.89 and 44.46 is: 66.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 69.89 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/69.89 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 69.89 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 3,107.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107.31/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.34

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