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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.40, 82.02 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.40, 82.02 and 44.94 is: 62.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.40 : 82.02 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.40/82.02 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.40x = 82.02 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.40x = 3,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685.98/59.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.05

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