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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 62.12 and 44.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 62.12 and 44.45 is: 61.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 62.12 = 44.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/62.12 = 44.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 62.12 × 44.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 2,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761.03/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.25

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