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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 67 and 42.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 67 and 42.52 is: 63.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 67 = 42.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/67 = 42.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 67 × 42.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848.84/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.42

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