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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.91, 68.92 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.91, 68.92 and 44.84 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.91 : 68.92 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.91/68.92 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.91x = 68.92 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.91x = 3,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090.37/45.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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