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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.67, 93.38 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.67, 93.38 and 38.55 is: 53.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.67 : 93.38 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.67/93.38 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.67x = 93.38 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.67x = 3,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.80/67.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.20

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