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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.91, 68.52 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.91, 68.52 and 44.47 is: 66.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.91 : 68.52 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.91/68.52 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.91x = 68.52 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.91x = 3,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047.08/45.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.37

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