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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.91, 70.34 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.91, 70.34 and 44.57 is: 66.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.91 : 70.34 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.91/70.34 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.91x = 70.34 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.91x = 3,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135.01/46.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.83

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