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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 62.90 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 62.90 and 44.49 is: 61.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 62.90 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/62.90 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 62.90 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.20/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.30

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