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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.45, 94.16 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.45, 94.16 and 59.67 is: 82.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.45 : 94.16 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.45/94.16 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.45x = 94.16 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.45x = 5,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618.68/68.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.09

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