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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 61.94 and 42.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 61.94 and 42.04 is: 57.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 61.94 = 42.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/61.94 = 42.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 61.94 × 42.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603.96/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.97

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