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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.72, 81.18 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.72, 81.18 and 44.14 is: 61.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.72 : 81.18 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.72/81.18 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.72x = 81.18 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.72x = 3,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583.29/58.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.02

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