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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 67.55 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 67.55 and 44.06 is: 65.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 67.55 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/67.55 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 67.55 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 2,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975.69/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.54

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