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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 82.65 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 82.65 and 44.37 is: 61.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 82.65 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/82.65 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 82.65 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 3,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667.18/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.18

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