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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.44, 68.08 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.44, 68.08 and 43.54 is: 65.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.44 : 68.08 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.44/68.08 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.44x = 68.08 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.44x = 2,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964.20/45.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.23

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