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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.59, 93.27 and 38.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.59, 93.27 and 38.47 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.59 : 93.27 = 38.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.59/93.27 = 38.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.59x = 93.27 × 38.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.59x = 3,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587.90/67.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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