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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 67.90 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 67.90 and 45.44 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 67.90 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/67.90 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 67.90 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 3,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085.38/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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