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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 61.43 and 42.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 61.43 and 42.05 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 61.43 = 42.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/61.43 = 42.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 61.43 × 42.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.61/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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