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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 61.68 and 42.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 61.68 and 42.16 is: 58.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 61.68 = 42.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/61.68 = 42.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 61.68 × 42.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 2,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600.43/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.08

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