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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 66.83 and 42.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 66.83 and 42.92 is: 63.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 66.83 = 42.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/66.83 = 42.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 66.83 × 42.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868.34/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.90

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