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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 101.96 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 101.96 and 59.43 is: 89.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 101.96 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/101.96 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 101.96 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 6,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059.48/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.07

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