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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 68.44 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 68.44 and 44.30 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 68.44 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/68.44 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 68.44 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 3,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031.89/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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