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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.57, 63.26 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.57, 63.26 and 44.32 is: 61.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.57 : 63.26 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.57/63.26 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.57x = 63.26 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.57x = 2,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803.68/45.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.52

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