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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 68.22 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 68.22 and 44.98 is: 67.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 68.22 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/68.22 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 68.22 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 3,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.54/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.74

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