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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.48, 89.12 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.48, 89.12 and 44.26 is: 66.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.48 : 89.12 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.48/89.12 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.48x = 89.12 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.48x = 3,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944.45/59.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.32

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