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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.42, 61.29 and 42.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.42, 61.29 and 42.65 is: 58.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.42 : 61.29 = 42.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.42/61.29 = 42.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.42x = 61.29 × 42.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.42x = 2,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614.02/44.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.85

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