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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 90.06 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 90.06 and 44.70 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 90.06 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/90.06 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 90.06 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 4,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025.93/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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