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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 62.30 and 44.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 62.30 and 44.41 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 62.30 = 44.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/62.30 = 44.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 62.30 × 44.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 2,766.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766.21/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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