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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 63.12 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 63.12 and 44 is: 60.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 63.12 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/63.12 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 63.12 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 2,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777.28/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.80

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