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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 90.92 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 90.92 and 58.27 is: 86.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 90.92 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/90.92 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 90.92 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 5,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,297.91/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.94

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