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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.18, 62.19 and 44.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.18, 62.19 and 44.10 is: 60.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.18 : 62.19 = 44.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.18/62.19 = 44.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.18x = 62.19 × 44.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.18x = 2,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742.58/45.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.70

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