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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.37, 92.97 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.37, 92.97 and 38.26 is: 52.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.37 : 92.97 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.37/92.97 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.37x = 92.97 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.37x = 3,556.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556.70/67.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.80

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