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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.66, 80.93 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.66, 80.93 and 44.08 is: 60.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.66 : 80.93 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.66/80.93 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.66x = 80.93 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.66x = 3,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567.30/58.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.82

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