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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.52 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.52 and 44.52 is: 66.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.52 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.52 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.52 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 3,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050.51/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.81

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