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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.85, 68.63 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.85, 68.63 and 44.14 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.85 : 68.63 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.85/68.63 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.85x = 68.63 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.85x = 3,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028.99/45.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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