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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 61.62 and 42.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 61.62 and 42.69 is: 58.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 61.62 = 42.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/61.62 = 42.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 61.62 × 42.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 2,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630.56/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.83

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