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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.66, 93.37 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.66, 93.37 and 38.16 is: 52.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.66 : 93.37 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.66/93.37 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.66x = 93.37 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.66x = 3,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563.00/67.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.66

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