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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 89.85 and 57.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 89.85 and 57.69 is: 86.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 89.85 = 57.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/89.85 = 57.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 89.85 × 57.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 5,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183.45/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.48

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