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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 60.87 and 42.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 60.87 and 42.84 is: 58.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 60.87 = 42.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/60.87 = 42.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 60.87 × 42.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 2,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.67/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.65

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