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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.58, 92.76 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.58, 92.76 and 59.38 is: 81.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.58 : 92.76 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.58/92.76 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.58x = 92.76 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.58x = 5,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507.86/67.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.51

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