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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.44, 59.94 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.44, 59.94 and 42 is: 57.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.44 : 59.94 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.44/59.94 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.44x = 59.94 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.44x = 2,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517.48/43.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.95

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