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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 61.89 and 42.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 61.89 and 42.77 is: 58.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 61.89 = 42.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/61.89 = 42.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 61.89 × 42.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 2,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647.04/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.91

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