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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 67 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 67 and 44.12 is: 65.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 67 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/67 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 67 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 2,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956.04/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.57

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