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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 68.22 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 68.22 and 44.29 is: 66.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 68.22 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/68.22 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 68.22 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 3,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021.46/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.86

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