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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 91.83 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 91.83 and 59.12 is: 89.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 91.83 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/91.83 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 91.83 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 5,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428.99/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.09

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