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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.18, 67.41 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.18, 67.41 and 44.40 is: 66.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.18 : 67.41 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.18/67.41 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.18x = 67.41 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.18x = 2,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993.00/45.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.25

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