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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.64, 90.82 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.64, 90.82 and 58.60 is: 87.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.64 : 90.82 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.64/90.82 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.64x = 90.82 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.64x = 5,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322.05/60.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.76

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