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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.14, 91.64 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.14, 91.64 and 59.63 is: 89.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.14 : 91.64 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.14/91.64 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.14x = 91.64 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.14x = 5,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,463.74/61.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.36

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