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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.74, 88.90 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.74, 88.90 and 59.54 is: 88.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.74 : 88.90 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.74/88.90 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.74x = 88.90 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.74x = 5,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,293.12/59.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.60

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