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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.45, 67.95 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.45, 67.95 and 44.28 is: 66.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.45 : 67.95 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.45/67.95 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.45x = 67.95 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.45x = 3,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008.83/45.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.20

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