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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.38, 89.92 and 58.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.38, 89.92 and 58.96 is: 87.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.38 : 89.92 = 58.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.38/89.92 = 58.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.38x = 89.92 × 58.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.38x = 5,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301.69/60.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.81

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