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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.72, 81.06 and 44.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.72, 81.06 and 44.17 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.72 : 81.06 = 44.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.72/81.06 = 44.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.72x = 81.06 × 44.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.72x = 3,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580.42/58.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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