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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 61.79 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 61.79 and 44.87 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 61.79 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/61.79 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 61.79 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771.98/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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