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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.35, 81.70 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.35, 81.70 and 44.77 is: 61.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.35 : 81.70 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.35/81.70 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.35x = 81.70 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.35x = 3,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657.71/59.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.63

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