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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.16, 93.95 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.16, 93.95 and 59.93 is: 82.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.16 : 93.95 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.16/93.95 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.16x = 93.95 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.16x = 5,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629.65/68.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.59

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