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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.11, 67.16 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.11, 67.16 and 44.85 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.11 : 67.16 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.11/67.16 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.11x = 67.16 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.11x = 3,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011.90/45.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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