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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 69.03 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 69.03 and 44.40 is: 66.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 69.03 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/69.03 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 69.03 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 3,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064.93/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.95

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