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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.84, 68.42 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.84, 68.42 and 44.88 is: 66.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.84 : 68.42 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.84/68.42 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.84x = 68.42 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.84x = 3,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070.69/45.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.99

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