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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.91, 93.42 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.91, 93.42 and 59.58 is: 81.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.91 : 93.42 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.91/93.42 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.91x = 93.42 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.91x = 5,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565.96/67.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.97

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