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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.49, 82.13 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.49, 82.13 and 44.96 is: 62.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.49 : 82.13 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.49/82.13 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.49x = 82.13 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.49x = 3,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691.93/59.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.06

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