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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 68.28 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 68.28 and 44.58 is: 67.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 68.28 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/68.28 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 68.28 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 3,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043.92/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.19

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