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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.75, 92.21 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.75, 92.21 and 59.91 is: 89.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.75 : 92.21 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.75/92.21 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.75x = 92.21 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.75x = 5,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,524.30/61.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.46

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