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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 68.88 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 68.88 and 44.07 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 68.88 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/68.88 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 68.88 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 3,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035.54/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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