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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.59, 93.21 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.59, 93.21 and 58.74 is: 81.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.59 : 93.21 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.59/93.21 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.59x = 93.21 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.59x = 5,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475.16/67.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.01

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