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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.06 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.06 and 44.91 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.06 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.06 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.06 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786.89/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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