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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.61, 94.87 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.61, 94.87 and 59.96 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.61 : 94.87 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.61/94.87 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.61x = 94.87 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.61x = 5,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688.72/68.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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