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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 68.06 and 44.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 68.06 and 44.05 is: 66.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 68.06 = 44.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/68.06 = 44.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 68.06 × 44.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 2,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997.98/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.18

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