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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 68.18 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 68.18 and 44.82 is: 67.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 68.18 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/68.18 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 68.18 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 3,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055.60/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.56

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