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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 61.26 and 42.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 61.26 and 42.60 is: 58.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 61.26 = 42.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/61.26 = 42.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 61.26 × 42.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.68/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.42

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