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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.30, 92.85 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.30, 92.85 and 38.17 is: 52.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.30 : 92.85 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.30/92.85 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.30x = 92.85 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.30x = 3,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544.06/67.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.66

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