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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 67.41 and 42.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 67.41 and 42.93 is: 64.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 67.41 = 42.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/67.41 = 42.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 67.41 × 42.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 2,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893.91/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.44

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