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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.30, 92.81 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.30, 92.81 and 59.50 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.30 : 92.81 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.30/92.81 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.30x = 92.81 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.30x = 5,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522.46/67.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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