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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 62.49 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 62.49 and 44.02 is: 60.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 62.49 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/62.49 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 62.49 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 2,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750.81/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.75

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