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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.20, 92.74 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.20, 92.74 and 38.10 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.20 : 92.74 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.20/92.74 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.20x = 92.74 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.20x = 3,533.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533.39/67.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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