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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.26, 65.96 and 42.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.26, 65.96 and 42.64 is: 63.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.26 : 65.96 = 42.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.26/65.96 = 42.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.26x = 65.96 × 42.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.26x = 2,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.93/44.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.55

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