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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 70.34 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 70.34 and 44.93 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 70.34 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/70.34 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 70.34 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 3,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159.80/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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