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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.63, 82.25 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.63, 82.25 and 44.14 is: 60.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.63 : 82.25 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.63/82.25 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.63x = 82.25 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.63x = 3,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630.29/59.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.88

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