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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.06, 100.38 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.06, 100.38 and 59.74 is: 89.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.06 : 100.38 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.06/100.38 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.06x = 100.38 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.06x = 5,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996.70/67.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.42

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