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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.59, 80.87 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.59, 80.87 and 44.15 is: 60.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.59 : 80.87 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.59/80.87 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.59x = 80.87 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.59x = 3,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569.79/58.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.93

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