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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.89, 91.23 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.89, 91.23 and 58.64 is: 87.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.89 : 91.23 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.89/91.23 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.89x = 91.23 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.89x = 5,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349.73/60.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.86

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