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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 67.87 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 67.87 and 44.27 is: 66.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 67.87 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/67.87 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 67.87 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 3,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004.60/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.53

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