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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.85, 66.84 and 42.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.85, 66.84 and 42.03 is: 62.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.85 : 66.84 = 42.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.85/66.84 = 42.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.85x = 66.84 × 42.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.85x = 2,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809.29/44.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.64

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