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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.44, 80.55 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.44, 80.55 and 44.55 is: 61.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.44 : 80.55 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.44/80.55 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.44x = 80.55 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.44x = 3,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588.50/58.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.40

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