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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 68.60 and 44.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 68.60 and 44.63 is: 67.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 68.60 = 44.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/68.60 = 44.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 68.60 × 44.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 3,061.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061.05/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.06

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