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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.95, 82.76 and 44.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.95, 82.76 and 44.45 is: 61.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.95 : 82.76 = 44.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.95/82.76 = 44.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.95x = 82.76 × 44.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.95x = 3,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678.68/59.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.36

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