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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 65.07 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 65.07 and 44.01 is: 60.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 65.07 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/65.07 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 65.07 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 2,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863.73/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.96

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