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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 70.49 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 70.49 and 44.82 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 70.49 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/70.49 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 70.49 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 3,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159.14/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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