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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 89.82 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 89.82 and 44.77 is: 67.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 89.82 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/89.82 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 89.82 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 4,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021.02/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.11

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