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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 93.06 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 93.06 and 59.53 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 93.06 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/93.06 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 93.06 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 5,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539.40/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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