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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.74, 93.48 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.74, 93.48 and 38.24 is: 52.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.74 : 93.48 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.74/93.48 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.74x = 93.48 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.74x = 3,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574.68/67.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.77

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