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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.93, 93.86 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.93, 93.86 and 59.12 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.93 : 93.86 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.93/93.86 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.93x = 93.86 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.93x = 5,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549.00/67.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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