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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.40, 92.95 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.40, 92.95 and 59.19 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.40 : 92.95 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.40/92.95 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.40x = 92.95 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.40x = 5,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501.41/67.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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