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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 66.99 and 42.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 66.99 and 42.22 is: 62.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 66.99 = 42.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/66.99 = 42.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 66.99 × 42.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828.32/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.96

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