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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 66.90 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 66.90 and 42 is: 63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 66.90 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/66.90 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 66.90 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 2,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809.80/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63

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