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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.87, 81.12 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.87, 81.12 and 44.11 is: 60.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.87 : 81.12 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.87/81.12 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.87x = 81.12 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.87x = 3,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578.20/58.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.78

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