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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.38, 93 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.38, 93 and 41.16 is: 56.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.38 : 93 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.38/93 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.38x = 93 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.38x = 3,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827.88/67.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.81

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