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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.58, 66.90 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.58, 66.90 and 44 is: 60.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.58 : 66.90 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.58/66.90 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.58x = 66.90 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.58x = 2,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.60/48.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.59

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