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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.76, 89.70 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.76, 89.70 and 44.58 is: 66.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.76 : 89.70 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.76/89.70 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.76x = 89.70 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.76x = 3,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998.83/59.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.91

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