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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 66.69 and 42.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.27, 66.69 and 42.15 is: 63.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.27 : 66.69 = 42.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.27/66.69 = 42.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.27x = 66.69 × 42.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.27x = 2,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.98/44.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.50

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