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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.48, 90.92 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.48, 90.92 and 58.95 is: 88.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.48 : 90.92 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.48/90.92 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.48x = 90.92 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.48x = 5,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,359.73/60.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.62

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