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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.10, 82.91 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.10, 82.91 and 44.58 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.10 : 82.91 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.10/82.91 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.10x = 82.91 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.10x = 3,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696.14/60.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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