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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 89.91 and 58.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 89.91 and 58.12 is: 87.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 89.91 = 58.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/89.91 = 58.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 89.91 × 58.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 5,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225.34/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.47

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