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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.64, 89.34 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.64, 89.34 and 58.20 is: 87.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.64 : 89.34 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.64/89.34 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.64x = 89.34 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.64x = 5,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199.59/59.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.18

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