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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.91, 95.04 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.91, 95.04 and 59.82 is: 82.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.91 : 95.04 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.91/95.04 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.91x = 95.04 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.91x = 5,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685.29/68.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.50

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