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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 60.69 and 42.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 60.69 and 42.89 is: 59.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 60.69 = 42.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/60.69 = 42.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 60.69 × 42.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 2,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.69/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.12

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