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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.17, 66.62 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.17, 66.62 and 42.19 is: 63.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.17 : 66.62 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.17/66.62 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.17x = 66.62 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.17x = 2,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.64/44.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.64

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