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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 63.09 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 63.09 and 44.69 is: 62.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 63.09 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/63.09 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 63.09 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 2,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819.18/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.07

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