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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 82.94 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 82.94 and 44.59 is: 61.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 82.94 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/82.94 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 82.94 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 3,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698.29/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.56

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