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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 59.75 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 59.75 and 44.20 is: 59.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 59.75 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/59.75 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 59.75 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 2,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640.95/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.75

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