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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 82.42 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 82.42 and 44.96 is: 62.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 82.42 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/82.42 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 82.42 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 3,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705.60/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.03

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