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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.58, 91 and 42.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.58, 91 and 42.58 is: 63.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.58 : 91 = 42.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.58/91 = 42.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.58x = 91 × 42.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.58x = 3,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874.78/60.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.96

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