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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.22, 94.23 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.22, 94.23 and 59.58 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.22 : 94.23 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.22/94.23 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.22x = 94.23 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.22x = 5,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614.22/68.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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