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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.83, 93.61 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.83, 93.61 and 38.33 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.83 : 93.61 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.83/93.61 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.83x = 93.61 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.83x = 3,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588.07/67.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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