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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.58, 89.14 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.58, 89.14 and 44.29 is: 66.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.58 : 89.14 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.58/89.14 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.58x = 89.14 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.58x = 3,948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948.01/59.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.26

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