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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 62.85 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 62.85 and 44.52 is: 60.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 62.85 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/62.85 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 62.85 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 2,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.08/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.93

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