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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 92.06 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 92.06 and 60.15 is: 89.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 92.06 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/92.06 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 92.06 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 5,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,537.11/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.90

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