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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 65.46 and 42.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 65.46 and 42.56 is: 63.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 65.46 = 42.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/65.46 = 42.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 65.46 × 42.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 2,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785.98/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.32

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