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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.74, 81.03 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.74, 81.03 and 44.16 is: 60.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.74 : 81.03 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.74/81.03 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.74x = 81.03 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.74x = 3,578.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578.28/58.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.92

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