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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.97, 102.98 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.97, 102.98 and 59.33 is: 88.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.97 : 102.98 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.97/102.98 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.97x = 102.98 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.97x = 6,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,108.99/68.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.57

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