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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 61.53 and 42.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 61.53 and 42.48 is: 58.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 61.53 = 42.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/61.53 = 42.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 61.53 × 42.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 2,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613.79/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.43

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