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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.20, 91.68 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.20, 91.68 and 59.58 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.20 : 91.68 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.20/91.68 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.20x = 91.68 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.20x = 5,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462.29/61.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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