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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.01, 62.17 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.01, 62.17 and 44.44 is: 61.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.01 : 62.17 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.01/62.17 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.01x = 62.17 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.01x = 2,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762.83/45.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.38

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