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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.44, 68.43 and 37.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.44, 68.43 and 37.40 is: 56.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.44 : 68.43 = 37.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.44/68.43 = 37.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.44x = 68.43 × 37.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.44x = 2,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558.87/45.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.31

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