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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.54, 61.13 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.54, 61.13 and 42.66 is: 58.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.54 : 61.13 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.54/61.13 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.54x = 61.13 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.54x = 2,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.29/44.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.54

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