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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 69.98 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 69.98 and 44.97 is: 67.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 69.98 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/69.98 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 69.98 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 3,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.00/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.03

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