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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.84, 89.65 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.84, 89.65 and 58.01 is: 86.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.84 : 89.65 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.84/89.65 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.84x = 89.65 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.84x = 5,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200.31/59.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.91

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