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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.43, 68.06 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.43, 68.06 and 44.60 is: 66.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.43 : 68.06 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.43/68.06 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.43x = 68.06 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.43x = 3,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035.25/45.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.82

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