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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 91.16 and 58.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 91.16 and 58.89 is: 87.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 91.16 = 58.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/91.16 = 58.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 91.16 × 58.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 5,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368.12/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.67

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