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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.99, 90 and 41.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.99, 90 and 41.76 is: 62.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.99 : 90 = 41.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.99/90 = 41.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.99x = 90 × 41.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.99x = 3,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758.40/59.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.66

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