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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.89, 90.86 and 57.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.89, 90.86 and 57.00 is: 85.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.89 : 90.86 = 57.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.89/90.86 = 57.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.89x = 90.86 × 57.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.89x = 5,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179.08/60.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.06

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