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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 62.24 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 62.24 and 44.15 is: 60.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 62.24 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/62.24 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 62.24 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 2,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747.68/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.75

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