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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.58, 90.93 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.58, 90.93 and 44.50 is: 66.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.58 : 90.93 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.58/90.93 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.58x = 90.93 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.58x = 4,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046.39/60.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.79

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