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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.98, 80.04 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.98, 80.04 and 44.84 is: 61.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.98 : 80.04 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.98/80.04 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.98x = 80.04 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.98x = 3,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588.99/57.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.90

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