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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 62.59 and 44.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 62.59 and 44.95 is: 61.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 62.59 = 44.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/62.59 = 44.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 62.59 × 44.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 2,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.88/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.24

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