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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.38, 92.97 and 37.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.38, 92.97 and 37.87 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.38 : 92.97 = 37.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.38/92.97 = 37.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.38x = 92.97 × 37.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.38x = 3,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520.77/67.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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