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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 63.06 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 63.06 and 44.19 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 63.06 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/63.06 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 63.06 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 2,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786.62/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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