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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.56, 61.47 and 42.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.56, 61.47 and 42.55 is: 58.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.56 : 61.47 = 42.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.56/61.47 = 42.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.56x = 61.47 × 42.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.56x = 2,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615.55/44.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.70

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