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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 62.18 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 62.18 and 44.66 is: 61.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 62.18 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/62.18 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 62.18 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 2,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776.42/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.25

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