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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 68.07 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 68.07 and 44.37 is: 66.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 68.07 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/68.07 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 68.07 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 3,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020.43/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.70

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