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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.36, 61.55 and 42.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.36, 61.55 and 42.56 is: 59.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.36 : 61.55 = 42.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.36/61.55 = 42.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.36x = 61.55 × 42.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.36x = 2,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619.05/44.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.05

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