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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.60 and 42.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.60 and 42.16 is: 58.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.60 = 42.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.60 = 42.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.60 × 42.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554.90/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.01

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