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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 66.24 and 42.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 66.24 and 42.24 is: 63.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 66.24 = 42.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/66.24 = 42.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 66.24 × 42.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797.98/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.40

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