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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 61.41 and 42.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 61.41 and 42.09 is: 58.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 61.41 = 42.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/61.41 = 42.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 61.41 × 42.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 2,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584.75/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.14

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