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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 63.06 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 63.06 and 44.27 is: 61.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 63.06 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/63.06 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 63.06 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 2,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791.67/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.10

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