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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.64, 61.63 and 42.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.64, 61.63 and 42.42 is: 58.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.64 : 61.63 = 42.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.64/61.63 = 42.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.64x = 61.63 × 42.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.64x = 2,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614.34/44.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.57

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