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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 91.49 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 91.49 and 59.59 is: 89.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 91.49 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/91.49 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 91.49 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 5,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451.89/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.29

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