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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 65.78 and 42.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 65.78 and 42.38 is: 63.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 65.78 = 42.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/65.78 = 42.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 65.78 × 42.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787.53/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.17

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