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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 62.47 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 62.47 and 44.38 is: 61.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 62.47 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/62.47 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 62.47 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 2,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772.42/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.05

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