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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.33, 81.81 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.33, 81.81 and 44.75 is: 61.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.33 : 81.81 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.33/81.81 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.33x = 81.81 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.33x = 3,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661.20/59.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.71

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