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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.89, 68.34 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.89, 68.34 and 44.29 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.89 : 68.34 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.89/68.34 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.89x = 68.34 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.89x = 3,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026.78/45.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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