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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.80, 101.22 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.80, 101.22 and 59.70 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.80 : 101.22 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.80/101.22 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.80x = 101.22 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.80x = 6,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042.83/67.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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