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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.54, 93.20 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.54, 93.20 and 38.44 is: 53.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.54 : 93.20 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.54/93.20 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.54x = 93.20 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.54x = 3,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581.95/67.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.04

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