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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.97, 89.90 and 41.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.97, 89.90 and 41.93 is: 62.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.97 : 89.90 = 41.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.97/89.90 = 41.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.97x = 89.90 × 41.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.97x = 3,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769.30/59.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.85

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