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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.90, 93.85 and 57.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.90, 93.85 and 57.14 is: 78.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.90 : 93.85 = 57.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.90/93.85 = 57.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.90x = 93.85 × 57.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.90x = 5,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,362.59/67.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.98

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