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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.73, 68.66 and 44.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.73, 68.66 and 44.92 is: 67.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.73 : 68.66 = 44.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.73/68.66 = 44.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.73x = 68.66 × 44.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.73x = 3,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084.21/45.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.44

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