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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 67.03 and 42.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 67.03 and 42.05 is: 63.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 67.03 = 42.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/67.03 = 42.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 67.03 × 42.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818.67/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.17

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