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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 82.71 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 82.71 and 44.40 is: 61.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 82.71 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/82.71 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 82.71 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 3,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672.32/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.29

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