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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.84, 93.63 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.84, 93.63 and 38.74 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.84 : 93.63 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.84/93.63 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.84x = 93.63 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.84x = 3,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627.23/67.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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