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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.02, 91.98 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.02, 91.98 and 59.76 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.02 : 91.98 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.02/91.98 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.02x = 91.98 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.02x = 5,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496.72/61.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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