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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.32, 81.86 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.32, 81.86 and 44.74 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.32 : 81.86 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.32/81.86 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.32x = 81.86 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.32x = 3,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662.42/59.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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