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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 67.67 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 67.67 and 44.26 is: 65.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 67.67 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/67.67 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 67.67 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 2,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995.07/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.87

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