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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.26, 92.80 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.26, 92.80 and 38.14 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.26 : 92.80 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.26/92.80 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.26x = 92.80 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.26x = 3,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539.39/67.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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