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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.62, 93.30 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.62, 93.30 and 38.50 is: 53.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.62 : 93.30 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.62/93.30 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.62x = 93.30 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.62x = 3,592.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.05/67.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.12

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