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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.71, 62.69 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.71, 62.69 and 44.39 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.71 : 62.69 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.71/62.69 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.71x = 62.69 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.71x = 2,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.27/45.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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