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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.24, 67.97 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.24, 67.97 and 44.33 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.24 : 67.97 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.24/67.97 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.24x = 67.97 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.24x = 3,012.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012.55/45.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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