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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 66.81 and 42.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 66.81 and 42.20 is: 62.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 66.81 = 42.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/66.81 = 42.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 66.81 × 42.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 2,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819.38/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.99

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