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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.94, 90.01 and 57.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.94, 90.01 and 57.46 is: 86.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.94 : 90.01 = 57.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.94/90.01 = 57.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.94x = 90.01 × 57.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.94x = 5,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171.99/59.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.29

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