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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.27, 89.01 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.27, 89.01 and 44.24 is: 66.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.27 : 89.01 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.27/89.01 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.27x = 89.01 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.27x = 3,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937.36/59.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.44

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