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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 62.48 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 62.48 and 44.24 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 62.48 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/62.48 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 62.48 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764.12/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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