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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.88, 90.62 and 58.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.88, 90.62 and 58.96 is: 87.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.88 : 90.62 = 58.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.88/90.62 = 58.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.88x = 90.62 × 58.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.88x = 5,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342.96/60.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.76

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