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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 67.94 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 67.94 and 44.18 is: 65.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 67.94 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/67.94 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 67.94 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 3,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.70/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.74

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