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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.94, 110.32 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.94, 110.32 and 45.44 is: 62.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.94 : 110.32 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.94/110.32 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.94x = 110.32 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.94x = 5,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012.94/79.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.71

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