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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.76, 68.64 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.76, 68.64 and 44.71 is: 67.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.76 : 68.64 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.76/68.64 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.76x = 68.64 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.76x = 3,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.89/45.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.07

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