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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.92, 89.78 and 41.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.92, 89.78 and 41.90 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.92 : 89.78 = 41.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.92/89.78 = 41.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.92x = 89.78 × 41.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.92x = 3,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761.12/59.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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