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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.81, 93.58 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.81, 93.58 and 38.71 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.81 : 93.58 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.81/93.58 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.81x = 93.58 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.81x = 3,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622.48/67.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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