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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.81, 89.77 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.81, 89.77 and 44.54 is: 66.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.81 : 89.77 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.81/89.77 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.81x = 89.77 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.81x = 3,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998.36/59.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.86

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