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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 69.99 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 69.99 and 44.37 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 69.99 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/69.99 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 69.99 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 3,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105.46/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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