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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.96, 90.12 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.96, 90.12 and 58.70 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.96 : 90.12 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.96/90.12 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.96x = 90.12 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.96x = 5,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290.04/59.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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