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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 62.49 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 62.49 and 43.44 is: 60.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 62.49 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/62.49 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 62.49 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 2,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714.57/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.24

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