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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.29, 65.90 and 42.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.29, 65.90 and 42.42 is: 63.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.29 : 65.90 = 42.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.29/65.90 = 42.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.29x = 65.90 × 42.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.29x = 2,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795.48/44.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.12

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