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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.58, 67.97 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.58, 67.97 and 44.77 is: 66.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.58 : 67.97 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.58/67.97 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.58x = 67.97 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.58x = 3,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043.02/45.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.76

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