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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 67.86 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 67.86 and 44.62 is: 67.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 67.86 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/67.86 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 67.86 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 3,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.91/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.08

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