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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 60.60 and 42.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 60.60 and 42.38 is: 58.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 60.60 = 42.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/60.60 = 42.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 60.60 × 42.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 2,568.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568.23/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.37

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