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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 90.09 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 90.09 and 44.71 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 90.09 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/90.09 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 90.09 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 4,027.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027.70/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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