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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 68.11 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 68.11 and 44.42 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 68.11 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/68.11 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 68.11 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 3,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025.25/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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