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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.69, 81.05 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.69, 81.05 and 43.95 is: 60.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.69 : 81.05 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.69/81.05 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.69x = 81.05 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.69x = 3,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562.15/58.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.69

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