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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 81.63 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 81.63 and 44.64 is: 61.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 81.63 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/81.63 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 81.63 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 3,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643.96/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.53

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