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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 70.45 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 70.45 and 44.40 is: 66.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 70.45 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/70.45 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 70.45 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 3,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127.98/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.65

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