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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.09, 90.99 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.09, 90.99 and 59.74 is: 88.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.09 : 90.99 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.09/90.99 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.09x = 90.99 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.09x = 5,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,435.74/61.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.98

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