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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 67.59 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 67.59 and 42 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 67.59 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/67.59 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 67.59 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 2,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838.78/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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