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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.92, 81.27 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.92, 81.27 and 44.13 is: 60.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.92 : 81.27 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.92/81.27 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.92x = 81.27 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.92x = 3,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586.92/58.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.88

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