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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.44 and 42.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.44 and 42.89 is: 64.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.44 = 42.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.44 = 42.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.44 × 42.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892.50/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.34

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