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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.74, 63.12 and 44.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.74, 63.12 and 44.36 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.74 : 63.12 = 44.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.74/63.12 = 44.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.74x = 63.12 × 44.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.74x = 2,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800.00/45.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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