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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 91.39 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 91.39 and 59.84 is: 89.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 91.39 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/91.39 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 91.39 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 5,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468.78/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.24

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