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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.39 and 42.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.39 and 42.94 is: 64.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.39 = 42.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.39 = 42.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.39 × 42.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893.73/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.36

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