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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.76, 81.04 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.76, 81.04 and 44.91 is: 61.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.76 : 81.04 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.76/81.04 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.76x = 81.04 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.76x = 3,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639.51/58.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.94

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