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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 92.76 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 92.76 and 38.11 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 92.76 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/92.76 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 92.76 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 3,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535.08/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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