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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.34, 81.86 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.34, 81.86 and 44.56 is: 61.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 81.86 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/81.86 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 81.86 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 3,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647.68/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.47

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