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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.05, 79.97 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.05, 79.97 and 44.22 is: 60.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.05 : 79.97 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.05/79.97 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.05x = 79.97 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.05x = 3,536.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536.05/58.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.91

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