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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.51, 88.94 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.51, 88.94 and 44.16 is: 66.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.51 : 88.94 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.51/88.94 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.51x = 88.94 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.51x = 3,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927.37/59.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.00

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