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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.92, 93.87 and 59.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.92, 93.87 and 59.13 is: 81.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.92 : 93.87 = 59.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.92/93.87 = 59.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.92x = 93.87 × 59.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.92x = 5,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550.53/67.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.72

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