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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.10, 93.72 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.10, 93.72 and 59.89 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.10 : 93.72 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.10/93.72 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.10x = 93.72 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.10x = 5,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612.89/68.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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