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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.91, 90.59 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.91, 90.59 and 59.76 is: 88.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.91 : 90.59 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.91/90.59 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.91x = 90.59 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.91x = 5,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413.36/60.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.88

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