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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.52, 93.16 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.52, 93.16 and 38.41 is: 52.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.52 : 93.16 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.52/93.16 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.52x = 93.16 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.52x = 3,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577.86/67.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.99

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