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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.93, 101.39 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.93, 101.39 and 59.83 is: 89.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.93 : 101.39 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.93/101.39 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.93x = 101.39 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.93x = 6,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,066.16/67.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.30

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