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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.02, 86.82 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.02, 86.82 and 44.96 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.02 : 86.82 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.02/86.82 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.02x = 86.82 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.02x = 3,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903.43/58.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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