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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 70.09 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 70.09 and 44.70 is: 66.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 70.09 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/70.09 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 70.09 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 3,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132.91/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.69

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