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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.29, 88.76 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.29, 88.76 and 44.14 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.29 : 88.76 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.29/88.76 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.29x = 88.76 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.29x = 3,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917.76/59.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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