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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 93.64 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 93.64 and 59.79 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 93.64 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/93.64 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 93.64 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 5,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598.74/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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