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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.86, 68.58 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.86, 68.58 and 44.64 is: 66.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.86 : 68.58 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.86/68.58 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.86x = 68.58 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.86x = 3,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061.41/45.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.76

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