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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.27, 81.73 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.27, 81.73 and 44.51 is: 61.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.27 : 81.73 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.27/81.73 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.27x = 81.73 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.27x = 3,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637.45/59.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.38

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