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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 68.06 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 68.06 and 44.76 is: 66.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 68.06 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/68.06 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 68.06 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 3,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046.37/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.98

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