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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 63.29 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 63.29 and 44.44 is: 61.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 63.29 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/63.29 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 63.29 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 2,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.56/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.16

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