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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.05, 66.83 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.05, 66.83 and 44.03 is: 65.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.05 : 66.83 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.05/66.83 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.05x = 66.83 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.05x = 2,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941.97/45.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.31

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