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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.53, 93.19 and 38.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.53, 93.19 and 38.42 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.53 : 93.19 = 38.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.53/93.19 = 38.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.53x = 93.19 × 38.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.53x = 3,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580.36/67.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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