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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.91, 62.98 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.91, 62.98 and 44.71 is: 61.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.91 : 62.98 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.91/62.98 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.91x = 62.98 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.91x = 2,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815.57/45.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.33

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