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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 92.25 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 92.25 and 59.94 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 92.25 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/92.25 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 92.25 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 5,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529.47/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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