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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.93, 89.92 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.93, 89.92 and 44.74 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.93 : 89.92 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.93/89.92 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.93x = 89.92 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.93x = 4,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023.02/59.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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