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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 61.94 and 42.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 61.94 and 42.38 is: 58.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 61.94 = 42.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/61.94 = 42.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 61.94 × 42.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 2,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625.28/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.50

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