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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.56 and 42.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.56 and 42.70 is: 64.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.56 = 42.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.56 = 42.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.56 × 42.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884.81/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.16

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