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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 89.86 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 89.86 and 44.62 is: 66.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 89.86 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/89.86 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 89.86 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 4,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009.55/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.87

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