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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.70, 62.91 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.70, 62.91 and 44.15 is: 60.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.70 : 62.91 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.70/62.91 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.70x = 62.91 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.70x = 2,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777.16/45.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.77

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