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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.36, 92.97 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.36, 92.97 and 38.25 is: 52.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.36 : 92.97 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.36/92.97 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.36x = 92.97 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.36x = 3,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555.91/67.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.79

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