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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.48, 87.60 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.48, 87.60 and 44 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.48 : 87.60 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.48/87.60 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.48x = 87.60 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.48x = 3,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854.40/58.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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