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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 64.64 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 64.64 and 44.24 is: 60.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 64.64 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/64.64 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 64.64 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 2,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859.67/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.92

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