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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.13, 92.63 and 38.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.13, 92.63 and 38.02 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.13 : 92.63 = 38.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.13/92.63 = 38.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.13x = 92.63 × 38.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.13x = 3,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521.66/67.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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