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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 89.73 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 89.73 and 58.40 is: 87.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 89.73 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/89.73 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 89.73 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 5,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240.03/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.42

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