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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 69.89 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 69.89 and 44.91 is: 66.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 69.89 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/69.89 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 69.89 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 3,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138.54/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.81

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