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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 61.47 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 61.47 and 42 is: 57.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 61.47 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/61.47 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 61.47 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 2,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581.74/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.93

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