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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.85, 66.84 and 42.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.85, 66.84 and 42.02 is: 62.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.85 : 66.84 = 42.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.85/66.84 = 42.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.85x = 66.84 × 42.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.85x = 2,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808.28/44.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.61

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