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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.08 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.08 and 42.96 is: 64.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.08 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.08 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.08 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881.76/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.12

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