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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.15, 92.67 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.15, 92.67 and 38.04 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.15 : 92.67 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.15/92.67 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.15x = 92.67 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.15x = 3,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525.17/67.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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