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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.91, 90.76 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.91, 90.76 and 58.97 is: 87.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.91 : 90.76 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.91/90.76 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.91x = 90.76 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.91x = 5,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352.12/60.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.87

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