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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 91.64 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 91.64 and 58.94 is: 88.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 91.64 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/91.64 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 91.64 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 5,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401.26/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.28

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