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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.61, 93.31 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.61, 93.31 and 38.50 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.61 : 93.31 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.61/93.31 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.61x = 93.31 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.61x = 3,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.44/67.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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