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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.06, 81.42 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.06, 81.42 and 44.54 is: 61.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.06 : 81.42 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.06/81.42 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.06x = 81.42 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.06x = 3,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626.04/59.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.40

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