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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.36, 93 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.36, 93 and 59.68 is: 82.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.36 : 93 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.36/93 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.36x = 93 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.36x = 5,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550.24/67.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.40

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