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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.93, 103.50 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.93, 103.50 and 59.40 is: 89.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.93 : 103.50 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.93/103.50 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.93x = 103.50 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.93x = 6,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147.86/68.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.20

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