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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.87, 90.01 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.87, 90.01 and 58.66 is: 88.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.87 : 90.01 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.87/90.01 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.87x = 90.01 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.87x = 5,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,279.54/59.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.18

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