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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 69.91 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 69.91 and 44.59 is: 66.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 69.91 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/69.91 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 69.91 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 3,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117.29/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.42

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