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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.33, 92.91 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.33, 92.91 and 38.22 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.33 : 92.91 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.33/92.91 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.33x = 92.91 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.33x = 3,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551.12/67.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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