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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60, 89.97 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60, 89.97 and 57.12 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60 : 89.97 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60/89.97 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60x = 89.97 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60x = 5,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139.09/60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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