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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 68.38 and 44.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 68.38 and 44.17 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 68.38 = 44.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/68.38 = 44.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 68.38 × 44.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 3,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020.12/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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