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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.42, 82.11 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.42, 82.11 and 44.72 is: 61.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.42 : 82.11 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.42/82.11 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.42x = 82.11 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.42x = 3,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671.55/59.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.79

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