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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.58, 94.62 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.58, 94.62 and 59.93 is: 82.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.58 : 94.62 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.58/94.62 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.58x = 94.62 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.58x = 5,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670.10/68.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.68

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