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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.98, 90 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.98, 90 and 23.94 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.98 : 90 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.98/90 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.98x = 90 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.98x = 2,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154.60/59.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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