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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.74, 62.98 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.74, 62.98 and 44.72 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.74 : 62.98 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.74/62.98 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.74x = 62.98 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.74x = 2,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816.63/45.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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