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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 68.64 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 68.64 and 44.12 is: 65.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 68.64 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/68.64 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 68.64 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 3,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028.40/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.92

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