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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.06, 92.11 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.06, 92.11 and 59.44 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.06 : 92.11 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.06/92.11 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.06x = 92.11 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.06x = 5,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475.02/61.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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