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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.09, 88.50 and 44.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.09, 88.50 and 44.67 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.09 : 88.50 = 44.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.09/88.50 = 44.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.09x = 88.50 × 44.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.09x = 3,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953.30/59.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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