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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 68.41 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 68.41 and 44.76 is: 66.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 68.41 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/68.41 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 68.41 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 3,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062.03/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.61

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