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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 66.98 and 42.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 66.98 and 42.88 is: 64.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 66.98 = 42.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/66.98 = 42.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 66.98 × 42.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 2,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872.10/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.22

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