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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.59, 94.96 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.59, 94.96 and 60.08 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.59 : 94.96 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.59/94.96 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.59x = 94.96 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.59x = 5,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704.72/63.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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