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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.41, 93.10 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.41, 93.10 and 59.20 is: 81.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.41 : 93.10 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.41/93.10 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.41x = 93.10 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.41x = 5,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511.52/67.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.76

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