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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 81.78 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 81.78 and 44.62 is: 61.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 81.78 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/81.78 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 81.78 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 3,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649.02/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.43

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