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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.78, 81.04 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.78, 81.04 and 44.96 is: 61.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.78 : 81.04 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.78/81.04 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.78x = 81.04 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.78x = 3,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643.56/58.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.99

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