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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.83, 82.50 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.83, 82.50 and 44.27 is: 61.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.83 : 82.50 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.83/82.50 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.83x = 82.50 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.83x = 3,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651.70/59.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.04

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