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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 90.84 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 90.84 and 58.94 is: 87.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 90.84 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/90.84 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 90.84 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 5,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,354.11/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.86

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