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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 66.88 and 42.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 66.88 and 42.07 is: 62.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 66.88 = 42.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/66.88 = 42.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 66.88 × 42.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813.64/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.61

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