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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.71, 68.13 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.71, 68.13 and 44.21 is: 65.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.71 : 68.13 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.71/68.13 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.71x = 68.13 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.71x = 3,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011.69/45.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.89

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