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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 66.93 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 66.93 and 42.59 is: 63.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 66.93 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/66.93 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 66.93 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850.56/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.79

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