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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.69, 93.42 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.69, 93.42 and 38.57 is: 53.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.69 : 93.42 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.69/93.42 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.69x = 93.42 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.69x = 3,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603.44/67.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.24

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