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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.98, 90.16 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.98, 90.16 and 58.44 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.98 : 90.16 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.98/90.16 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.98x = 90.16 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.98x = 5,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268.95/59.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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