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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.15, 81.45 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.15, 81.45 and 44.57 is: 61.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.15 : 81.45 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.15/81.45 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.15x = 81.45 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.15x = 3,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629.82/59.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.37

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