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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 68.93 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 68.93 and 44.89 is: 67.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 68.93 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/68.93 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 68.93 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 3,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094.44/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.38

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