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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 69.38 and 44.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 69.38 and 44.10 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 69.38 = 44.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/69.38 = 44.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 69.38 × 44.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 3,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.44/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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