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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 66.53 and 42.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 66.53 and 42.01 is: 62.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 66.53 = 42.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/66.53 = 42.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 66.53 × 42.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 2,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794.93/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.68

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